the commissioner says the department has learned from previous incidents, like when a tourist was shot to death. >> we are doing things in a different way. it is not business as usual. we have increased our commitment and scrutiny. >> the top cop is on the street making sure the harbor is safe. he and his a fellow police officers are monitoring across from the city chopper. they have also directed a fence around the harbor. >> you will not see a lot of people bought kind of the scenes. we have a contingent of officers monitoring cameras throughout the city, especially in the downtown area. we have plain clothes officers throughout the city. >> they have also partnered to make sure everyone gets in and out safely. as spectators get ready, they're

grateful for the additional safety measures. >> they are everywhere. you feel safer. >> it is good if something was to happen, it would be secure. >> i think people think twice. >> if you will be driving, you may want to allow extra time for the traffic. if we would love to see pictures of your celebration, go to our website, wbaltv.com.. inlet's go to times square your city where more than 1 million people will welcome in the new year. police are deploying 1600 workers to blended with the crowd. thousands of people have been gathering since this morning in

anticipation of the ball drop. you can watch it to drop immediately following the news tonight. japan and d.c.'s new year's eve newe continue -- nbc's year's eve will continue. that was downtown baltimore tonight. protesters demanding change of the detention center. it was part of occupied baltimore. outside of the facility, they rallied to protest people placed in prisons and jails nationwide. it is part of a continuing national demonstration called the new year's eve in neuss demonstration. protesters are making their mark in iowa. 18 people were arrested while protesting in front of a campaign headquarters of michele bock man, rick santorum, and newt gingrich.

they're expected to participate in a people's caucus. they plan to interrupt candice -- candidates. down to the wire as the countdown to the iowa caucus. they're sending out a final ads and traveling throughout the speech. -- state. >> it is the final to push to win over iowa republicans. >> we are getting bombarded with fromice' -- candidates' calls. >> rick santorum, and he gives us the best chance to take back america. >> independent groups to put up more than $12 million here. >> ever notice how many people

make mistakes? >> i made a mistake. >> newt's hanging in. >> we need you to go tuesday night. it sure friends and neighbors to go. i think this -- >> most are still undecided. she says they will go to caucus tuesday and listen. >> we want to here who can beat president obama. >> we would like a change in the white house. >> if you will go on tuesday and have my bat, i will have you back for the next four years. >> mitt romney was in new hampshire and iowa flaunting his status symbols by focusing on barack obama. >> it is time to have somebody who will get the job done.

>> no one is going to know where i'll is. another state in the meadow. ddle.i >> ron paul decided to take the weekend off. he is back in texas. >> the investigation into a shooting continues this evening. police say a man or shot at 2:00 near the intersection of baker street. no word on the condition of the victim. another investigation continues. police are looking for information about a late-night shooting. authorities to -- responded to the 2700 block of oswego avenue. they found a 33-year-old man shot in the neck. the victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to recovery.

a rude awakening in southwest baltimore this morning. >> a neighbor came by to tell me that the tires had been slashed. three of the four on the street side had been punctured. >> police are searching for the man behind the string of vandalism. investigators say they cannot confirm how many victims there are in the incident. there have been similar cases in recent weeks. and neighbors are on edge. >> a tire slashing about a week ago and then spray painting. it is beginning to feel like it is a neighborhood under siege. >> police have not confirmed if they have made any arrests. a man is recovering from burns to his hand and head after a crash. officials responded after 3:00 this morning.

the driver fell asleep cut the wheel. that is when the vehicle went into a light pole and burst into flames. responders brought the man to the burn center for treatment. the number of murders may be on the decline but family and friends of victims say it is no time for celebration. in the candlelight vigil, they demanded a crackdown on committed the crime rates. joined by the mayor, it aims to remember those killed in 2011 and helped anyone impacted by violence, about their grief. it is also a call to action. >> by midnight, we will start all over again. realistically, that is just a formality. those people are still gone. the majority of killers are still out there during >> 196

compared to 200 this time last year. a miserable year for the airline industry. one major improvement. what they say is changed for the better. the fda releases details about the recall that has parents' concern. the infection is not what you think it is. >> this morning there were some sprinkles. then we warmed up. now there is another disturbance. when will it hit cold? the answers are coming up.

>> the past decade has been the

safest decade to fly if you do not count terrorism. there were 153 fatalities in the past 10 years. that is to death forever 100 billion passengers. when decade earlier, there were 10 times as likely to dive off flying on american plan. improvements clamper -- came as they went through some financial turmoil. some information tonight for parents concerned about the baby formula recall. investigators they do not think the cases of babies being guys -- diagnosed are related. the fda say that four infants were sickened by -- the national retailers polled cases of formula after learning one of them consumed enfamil.

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since this morning. it will be a rocking good time. >> now your 11:00 forecasts which john collins. >> we are 45 minutes away from the new year. i thought it would be nice to go over a few of the highlights of what happened in 2011 serious here are some of the statistics. 106 degrees on july 22 period for the year, there were 100 days, five of them in july. the coldest day was last january at eight degrees. that was the only single digit day in the whole year. we did not go below zero. the wettest day was july 27. 3.5 inches of rain. the month of august and september, over 10 inches of rain. 13 in september. almost 2 feet of rain in those months.

the snowiest today, it costs a lot of traffic problems, 7.6 inches. the snow total has been 13.2 inches. not a lot. we reviewed some of the major events. these noble its on january 26. -- snow blitz on january 26. it was a terrible day. 19 tornadoes in the maryland- virginia area. june and august, the eight hottest summer on record. as far as tropical weather, we have irene and lee producing 20 inches in early september. we also had an earthquake on august 23. it caused some minor damage. some repairs are being made for that. and now let's get to today. 60 was the high at the airport.

typical is 42 degrees. way above normal. it is all right. it was nice out. we had a trace of rain at the airport. temperatures right now, annapolis 51. on the boardwalk is 46. 46 at hagerstown. here is the satellite images, a few clouds north of the city. the little disturbance in gave us this morning is out over the eastern canadian area. high pressure is over ice. we have a nice evening this evening. it is moving into wisconsin. it will come our way to mark. we will be in this mild flow of air. temperatures will stay up for one more day before this passes

through. overnight tonight, a 30's 140's. the sunset was set for clark and the sunset as at 7:26. partly cloudy skies to mark. another mild day, 54 of the high. winds will be southwest at 7-12 m.p.h. gusts to 20 knots. the futurecast shows that to the next disturbance will come in. most of the moisture will be in the mountains. we could see little activity in the afternoon and evening hours. once it goes through, we really start to cool down. there will be snow in the mountains. they have some watches for accumulations. that will be welcome to for the ski areas. we will stay dry. here is a look at the seven day

forecast. tomorrow, 56. a shower chance in the afternoon and evening hours. then look what happens, 41 and breezy on monday. a morning low of 23 on tuesday with a high of 35. still cold on wednesday. 16 for the low. not even to freezing. thursday, friday, we will have a rain chance by the weekend. >> the final regular-season game for the ravens. >> is -- they do not want to go in the playoffs on a road game. there is another reason why getting one of the top two seeds is so important.

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>> the ravens have talked about it all season, posting at least one playoff game. now the chance to achieve that goal is upon them. it went tomorrow will give the ravens the second seed in the playoffs. if they were to face the steelers again, the game would be played in baltimore. re rice knows too well the home field advantage is huge. >> when you get that bi, you are able to play fresher up the whole game. it makes a huge difference. for me, it is a playoff game. it is huge for us. >> this was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the terrapins. maryland has won six straight. the latest today against stanford. the freshman from baltimore was also impressive.

here years 43. giving them a 20 point lead in the second half. nick was three of four from beyond the arc. the defense also getting it done for maryland. how about parker, anticipating the past. he takes it the distance. the star of the game was the leading scorer. he attempted eight three- pointers, making six of them. 71-52. how about alex plane in his second game and showing a nice touch. mark enjoying the fact he has some options. >> we have that. i like the guy's confidence. we have been able to do that. some days they played better than others but we have to have depth to be successful.

>> they were going wild in kentucky. rejected by anthony davis. he finds might call for the slam. leading with 24. rick is not a happy camper but he would like this. he knocks down the street and is out. that would tie the game at 40. kentucky would pull away. the wildcats beat their in-state rival 69-62. it is hard not to think about those we lost over the last 12 lines. bubba smith, orlando brown and ron smith. also the tragedy of mike flanagan who never saw the orioles give the red sox some payback. let's look back at 2011, the final game for the orioles

facing boston who had a nine game lead. but they blew it. score to in the night to beat the sox. giving fans much satisfaction. for the ravens, november 6. tapout -- capping off a 92 yard try, earning some redemption. a moment that will hopefully be beneficial as the ravens try to earn the first round bi. still ahead, the final 70 forecast of 2011.

>> a nice evening this evening for all of the folks having fun downtown or in new york for that matter. tomorrow, another pile today. maybe we will see 60 again. it depends how much sun we see. there might be some evening showers. another weather system comes in and then temperatures start to fall. 41 on monday and 35 on tuesday. 31 on wednesday for the high. 16 in the morning. a taste of winter. then we're back into the 40's. >> i think next year is going to be good to us weather-wise. >> a quick hit of cold weather. >> way to close out 2011. [laughter] >> i will see you on youtube. >> i will see you on youtube.